The Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival boils up a beaucoup (Cajun for a lot) of fun on Saturday, April 18. Sink your teeth into some hot, juicy, lip-smacking crawfish while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be crawfish races, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and even an authentic 80-foot shrimp boat on hand offering nonstop fun for all ages.

If that’s not enough, you’ll have the chance to work up an appetite with the 5K Run/ 1-Mile Fun Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. starting at Waterway Village next to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores. Then after the race, stay for free beer and refreshments! Part of the proceeds from this race go to a local animal rescue, Furrever Homes. For more race information email Harley Sports at www.harleysports.com or to register online click here.

The pots will begin boiling at 10 a.m. and we’ll Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) all day long with Zydeco sounds grooving until 6 p.m.

Follow the fun, pictures and conversation on social media by adding #crawfest15 to your posts!

Saturday, February 28th from 10 am to 4 pm join in on the fun at the Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car show. This festival is a major fundraiser to support local sports-related activities such as softball and T-ball. All proceeds raised will be used to purchase uniforms, equipment and so forth. The festival will have delicious food, arts & craft vendors, a silent auction, car show and a kids zone to keep the little ones entertained.

Who is ready to enjoy a weekend filled with fine arts and crafts? The Orange Beach Festival of Art is held on the second weekend of March every year. This event will include visual arts, fine arts and crafts, glass artists, potters, painters and more! Talk about options, The Orange Beach Festival of Art has it all. There will also be a children’s art alley so the kids do not miss out on all the fun.

Have you ever seen the largest in-water display of any boat show? Well now can be your chance! The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show are known to offer the largest in-water display of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. But that is not all. The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show allow prospective buyers to test drive the boats before buying! Yes, I said it. You can test drive these luxury yachts and boats. There will even be the latest marine electronics, fishing tackle, marine engines and outdoor equipment on display for all to view.

Who is ready to taste the BEST German Sausage ever made?! The Elberta Fire Department is known to grill up a delicious German Sausage. You can try one yourself at The Original German Sausage Festival help March 28th from 8 am to 5 pm in Elberta. There will also be arts and crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods and more!

We, at Anchor Vacations, would be glad to help you start planning your spring vacation. So go ahead and get your phone ready so one of our friendly, professional reservationist can assist you!

You owe it to yourself to enjoy a couple of days or even a week soaking up the sun at the beach.

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]]>Join us for a month long celebration you will never forget! Mardi Gras is a great time to come to the Gulf Coast so you can experience the beautiful white-sand beaches and clear waters without the spring and summer rush. Plus, you will get to join in on the excitement at the Mardi Gras parades!

If you have not booked your accommodations but would like to see what we have to offer please visit our website or call our office at 800-334-5107 and one of our friendly, professional reservationists will be happy to help you.

Erie Meyer Civic Center
Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission
Tickets: $35.00
Event Info
Jump back to the fifties and sixties when songs held meaning, music had rhythm and the singers produced the greatest harmony on earth. Take a stroll down memory lane with Bobby Hendricks Drifters as they play “Save The Last Dance For Me,” “Under The Boardwalk” and “This Magic Moment,” and relive the excitement of your youth while listening to Danny and The Juniors perform “At The Hop,” “Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay,” and more.

Erie Meyer Civic Center
Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission
Tickets: $35.00
Event Info
In 1957, The Diamonds released an instant million-selling hit called “Little Darlin’.” This song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the National Anthem of Rock and Roll”. Relive this hit and their other memorable chart-topping classics like “The Stroll,” “Silhouettes,” and “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” when The Diamonds make their long-awaited return to Gulf Shores. With impeccable tight vocal harmonies, snappy choreography, and remarkable musicianship, The Diamonds entertaining stage show is a non-stop nostalgic trip.

Caribe The Resort, 28103 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Event Info
Seniors can learn more about Alabama’s varied communities and attractions as well as things to do here in South Baldwin County at the 23rd Annual Alabama Lifestyles EXPO scheduled on Thursday, February 5 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Caribe The Resort, which overlooks Perdido Pass in Orange Beach.
AL Lifestyles EXPO is a free public event. Covered onsite parking is plentiful and attendees can drop passengers off at any one of the three exhibit hall entrances. In addition to door prizes and numerous giveaways, $100 will be awarded at 2 p.m., and you need not be present to win.
The event attracts Snowbird visitors and locals who wish to learn more about what Alabama has to offer in a spacious and beautiful setting. The emphasis is on the great amenities available in South Baldwin County. The event regularly draws more than 4,000 visitors.
Exhibitors represent companies that provide products and services that improve your quality of life and make trips to the Gulf Coast more enjoyable. The EXPO is most popular with Snowbirds, but it offers something of interest for all ages. More than 80 exhibitors will provide upbeat information and promote healthy living and quality of life programs geared mostly for people over 50.
The extensive range of services and information offered includes free health screenings, sampling from restaurants and hands-on exhibits of all kinds. Food and drink are available at the Cobalt Restaurant, located next to Caribe Resort.
The Alabama Lifestyles Retirement EXPO is sponsored by the Alabama Advantage for Relocation, Caribe The Resort, the City of Orange Beach and the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce.
For exhibitor info, call Bill Meadows at 205-222-2862, email info@AlabamaAdvantage.com or visit AlabamaAdvantage.com.

LuLu’s, 200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Event Info
Come join us for our 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Dubbed Krewe De Lu Roux’s Mardi Gras Ball, you will be sure to enjoy a night filled with hot music, great food and beverage. It is never Mardi Gras here at LuLu’s without a great performance. We are bringing back The Tip Tops! Tickets will be on sale early December 2014! Tickets include buffet dinner, open bar, and all entertainment. Tell your friends, it will be a night to remember. Who??? Krew De Lu Roux, that’s who!!! (this is a 21 and older event)